Testimonials
"As a long time buyer within our amazing industry it was such a pleasure to experience for the first time The Smoky Mountain Gift show presented by Urban Expositions. I have attended many shows hosted by Urban Expositons and they know their business. I am absolutely positive you will see great things happening with the Smoky Mountain Gift show year after year. Many thanks to Tim, Doug and the Team, once again providing another great show which allowed me to make new contacts, which I know will amount to great things." ~ Jim Norris, Executive Buyer, Island Companies, Ltd., Grand Cayman Island
"We are happy to see the Smoky Mountain Gift Show return with a new energy, great buyer services and top name lines. " ~ Greg Cain, Director of Retail, Zoo Atlanta
"I found so many new vendors/items and was happy to see past vendors that had left the old show back in their original locations again at the Smoky Mountain Gift Show. It was like 'coming home' after being gone for a while, and for me, was well worth the trip." - Mimi Tappenbeck, Xanterra Parks & Resorts
“The Smoky Mountain Gift Show’s emphasis on lake, lodge and wildlife products is important when I am looking for new, exciting items for my home décor assortments. The quality of the lines and the buyer hospitality was exceptional in 2011! I will definitely be attending in 2012!” ~Cathy Burger, Buyer, Love From Minnesota and Accent Chicago
“Urban Expositions has worked to create a hometown, friendly atmosphere that reminded me of how this show was built. Everyone involved was very helpful. And, we were especially pleased to see so many new and returning customers. I’m very excited about the future of this show.” ~ Lewis Madill, Sales, Ausable Woodwork
“Hats off to Urban Expositions for breathing fresh air and new life into the Smoky Mountain Gift Show in Gatlinburg. We saw lots of new vendors and new products. As always, the staff at Urban makes attending a gift show a very pleasant and memorable experience. Well worth the long trip. We are definitely planning to return next year.” ~ Dave Coates and Toni Murphy, Alaska Juneau Mining Company, Juneau, Alaska
“This was the best Gatlinburg Show in 5 years. We wrote double the gross sales of any show we exhibit in.” ~ Mike Mallon, owner, Silver Streak
“As a rep I just want to thank you for all your efforts in making such great efforts to work with the IGES show. We have attended the show(s) for almost 20 years and have witnessed all the trials & tribulations through those years. We just want to thank you for your efforts to work together with the show in Seiverville. I am convinced that the shows would be gone in a few years if you had not taken over the Gatlinburg show!! The buzz this year was so positive & friendly - hasn't felt that way for many years and everyone was thrilled with the changes - especially the buses & ability to share badges. YOU SAVED THE SHOWS!!!” ~ Lenore Maravel, Squire Boone Rep I, MN, SD & ND
“It’s great to be back in Gatlinburg. I saw everyone I needed to see….and met many new customers too. As we move forward, I know this show will return to its former glory. The Smoky Mountain Gift Show is back.” ~ Rob Helbig, Gallery Collection
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